entry-level developer

[/ˈɛntri ˌlɛvəl dɪˈvɛləpər/]
nounpl: entry-level developers
desenvolvedor(a) iniciante
1. A software developer or programmer with minimal professional experience, typically in their first job or early career stage in the technology industry
As an entry-level developer, she spent her first year learning the company's codebase and best practices.
Como uma desenvolvedora iniciante, ela passou seu primeiro ano aprendendo a base de código da empresa e as melhores práticas.
2. A junior programmer hired to work on relatively simple coding tasks under supervision of more experienced developers
The entry-level developer was assigned bug fixes and small feature implementations.
O desenvolvedor iniciante foi designado para corrigir bugs e implementar pequenas funcionalidades.
In Brazil's growing tech industry, entry-level developers are highly sought after, especially in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte. Many coding bootcamps have emerged to prepare entry-level developers for the job market. In the USA, entry-level developer positions typically require a Computer Science degree or bootcamp completion and offer salary ranges of $50,000-$80,000 USD. This term reflects the hierarchical nature of software development careers in both countries.
NYC Slang
junior dev, newbie coder, code monkey (dated/informal)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
junior developerbeginner programmergraduate developertrainee developernovice coder
Antonyms / Antônimos
senior developerlead developerexperienced programmerstaff engineer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
desenvolvedor(a) iniciante
Most common and neutral term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo Tech Hub
dev iniciante
Abbreviated form 'dev' is very common in São Paulo's startup ecosystem
Rio de Janeiro
programador(a) júnior
Alternative term sometimes used, though 'iniciante' is preferred
Portugal
programador(a) estagiário(a) ou programador(a) de nível inicial
Portuguese Portuguese may use 'estagiário' (trainee) or 'nível inicial' instead

Related Words

software developerprogrammercoding bootcampinternshipjunior developercareer progressiontechnical skillsmentorship

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning the ropes
getting your feet wet
climbing the career ladder
cutting your teeth in the industry
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